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Republicans Decry 'Hate America' Rally as Un-American

10/18/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the October 18 "Hate America" rally, linking it to pro-Hamas and antifa groups.
Republican leaders, including Tom Emmer and Steve Scalise, labeled the event anti-American.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem equated antifa with terrorist organizations.
The No Kings marches, supported by progressive groups, emphasize nonviolence and seek peaceful dissent.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized the October 18 "Hate America" rally, linking it to pro-Hamas and antifa groups.
Republican leaders, including Tom Emmer and Steve Scalise, labeled the event anti-American.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem equated antifa with terrorist organizations.
The No Kings marches, supported by progressive groups, emphasize nonviolence and seek peaceful dissent.